Today in Aviation History
Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether it’s a significant milestone or a quiet moment in time, the history of flight is rich with stories that shaped the skies we know today. Join us as we celebrate the moments that made aviation what it is
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Caudron C.690M
On February 18, 1936, the Caudron C.690M advanced trainer flew for the first time, marking…
Today In Aviation History: First RCAF Hurricanes Accepted
On February 17, 1939, the RCAF accepted its first Hawker Hurricanes, marking a major step…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M
While the Mitsubishi Type 89 Carrier Attack Aircraft proved to be unsuccessful, it is an…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American FJ-2 Fury
This navalized variant of the F-86 Sabre made its first flight on December 27, 1951
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Along with being an iconic delta winged aircraft, the F-106's legacy stands as one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-11
Despite a small production, The Soviet interceptor was overshadowed by later aircraft and remains a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Victor
Victor served as a nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union and strategic photoreconnaissance aircraft and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Derived from the Douglas DC-3, the C-47 Skytrain would be the backbone of the Allies'…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
A favorite of many aviation enthusiasts, the Blackbird remains the fastest and highest-flying jet-powered aircraft…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88
The multirole aircraft is considered by aviation historians to have been the one of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707
The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet…
This Day in Aviation: First Flight of the Grumman AF Guardian
Although it was not the most successful aircraft of the post-WWII US Navy, this torpedo-bomber…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
While the Helldiver was certainly hampered by mechanical troubles, the "Big-Tailed Beast" would still play…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3
One of the most renowned and enduring workhorse aircraft, the DC-3 is still in service…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Developed in the 1950s, this Soviet turboprop transport has seen widespread service in war and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop X-4 Bantam
Two prototypes of the X-4 were built to test the stability of semi-tailless wing designs…
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